GRE Word List
AURORAL
pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis
The meaning of the word auroral is pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pastoral | rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor |
| patriarch | father and ruler of a family or tribe |
| rhapsodize | speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery |
| romp | play or frolic boisterously; gambol; N. |
| promiscuous | mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity |
| mawkish | mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental |
| sublime | causing deep feelings of wonder, joy, respect, etc.; exalted; noble and uplifting; utter |
| inveterate | deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old |
| supposititious | assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical |
| estranged | separated; alienated; V. estrange: alienate (people in a family); N. estrangement |
