GRE Word List
ARSENAL
storage place for military equipment
The meaning of the word arsenal is storage place for military equipment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arable | fit for growing crops; Ex. arable land |
| wistful | sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories); sadly pensive; vaguely longing |
| tantalize | tease; excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach; torture with disappointment; CF. Tantalus: Greek mythological figure |
| paroxysm | fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst |
| compartment | one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided |
| indecision | irresolution; inability to make up one's mind |
| cumbersome | heavy and awkward to carry or wear; burdensome; Ex. cumbersome parcel/uniform |
| insidious | treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot |
| vindictive | disposed to revenge; vengeful; out for revenge; spiteful; intended to cause harm; malicious; Ex. vindictive streak |
| underlying | lying below; fundamental |