GRE Word List
AROMATIC
fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell
The meaning of the word aromatic is fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell.
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| torso | trunk of statue with head and limbs missing; human trunk |
| deplete | reduce; exhaust |
| synthesis | combining parts or separate things into a whole; the whole so formed; PL. syntheses; V. synthesize |
| addendum | addition; appendix to book; something that is added (as at the end of a speech or book) |
| controvert | oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict; ADJ. controversial; N. controversy |
| ooze | (of a thick liquid) pass or flow slowly; N: mud or thick liquid as at the bottom of a river |
| antidote | remedy to counteract a poison or disease; Ex. antidote to the economic troubles |
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
