GRE Word List
BROMIDE
a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
The meaning of the word bromide is a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| lectern | a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| gnarl | snarl |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| resign | relegate |