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 |
|---|---|
| impuissance | powerlessness; feebleness |
| humility | humbleness of spirit |
| pertinent | suitable; to the point; relevant |
| run-down | (of a place) dilapidated; in a bad condition; (of a person) weak or exhausted |
| ascendancy | controlling influence; position of controlling influence; CF. in the ascendant |
| titillate | tickle; excite pleasantly; Ex. not to titillate the audience but to enlighten it |
| disaffected | disloyal; lacking loyality; V. disaffect: cause to lose affection or loyalty |
| veneer | thin surface layer (of good quality wood, glued to a base of inferior material); cover; surface show; fa\c{c}ade; V. |
| monotheism | belief in one God |
| disseminate | distribute; spread; scatter (like seeds) |
