GRE Word List
BUTTRESS
a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
The meaning of the word buttress is a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| mystic | mystical |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |