GRE Word List
AWE
an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
The meaning of the word awe is an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |