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
motleyvariegated in color
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
concentrichaving a common center
ruffiana brutal person : bully
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
cerebrationto use the mind : think
firebranda piece of burning wood
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard