GRE Word List
ASYLUM
place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political)
The meaning of the word asylum is place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| delineate | portray; depict; sketch; describe; N. delineation |
| rift | narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation |
| rigid | hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule |
| shed | small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves |
| accord | agreement |
| ovation | enthusiastic applause |
| trident | three-pronged spear |
| flair | talent |
| monotony | sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone |
| condone | overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse |