GRE Word List

BASE

the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation

The meaning of the word base is the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation.

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WordMeaning
errantbehaving wrongly
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
conventionagreement
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
rusea wily subterfuge