GRE Word List
AUREOLE
sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light
The meaning of the word aureole is sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accessible | easy to approach; obtainable |
| irretrievable | impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve |
| desultory | aimless; haphazard; digressing at random |
| ravine | narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon |
| nemesis | someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis |
| spurious | false; counterfeit; forged; illogical; Ex. spurious arguments |
| clout | great influence (especially political or social); hard blow with fist |
| irreproachable | beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct |
| evenhanded | impartial; fair |
| edict | decree (especially one issued by a sovereign); official command |
