GRE Word List
BROMIDE
platitude; chemical compound used to calm excitement
The meaning of the word bromide is platitude; chemical compound used to calm excitement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detonation | explosion |
| cogent | convincing |
| supplicant | one who supplicates; ADJ. |
| flick | light stroke as with a whip; V: move with a light quick blow; strike with a light quick blow (as from a whip); Ex. flick the switch |
| cursory | casual; hastily done with little attention to detail |
| manifestation | outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent |
| zeal | eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous |
| oratorio | dramatic poem set to music; long musical work with singing but without acting; CF. cantata |
| fluency | smoothness of speech; ADJ. fluent |
| visage | face; appearance |
