GRE Word List

BIZARRE

strikingly out of the ordinary: such as

The meaning of the word bizarre is strikingly out of the ordinary: such as.

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WordMeaning
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
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)
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
hydrophobiarabies
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation