GRE Word List
BEHEMOTH
huge creature; something of monstrous size or power
The meaning of the word behemoth is huge creature; something of monstrous size or power.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chalice | goblet; consecrated cup |
| rivet | metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross |
| frock | long loose garment (worn by monks) |
| paltry | insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash |
| apprehensive | fearful; discerning |
| blanch | bleach; whiten; make white or pale |
| obstetrician | physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife |
| graduate | arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler |
| egoism | excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in one's self rather than in others; selfishness; ADJ. egoistic, egoistical |
| fiat | command; arbitrary order; Ex. presidential fiat; CF. let it be done |
