GRE Word List

BUST

a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast

The meaning of the word bust is a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast.

Random words

WordMeaning
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
delugean overflowing of the land by water
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching