GRE Word List

AVANTGARDE

group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard

The meaning of the word avantgarde is group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard.

Random words

WordMeaning
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
compulsorymandatory
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
obesehaving excessive body fat
dissensiondisagreement
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name