GRE Word List
CALLOUS
hardened; unfeeling; without sympathy for the sufferings of others; unkind
The meaning of the word callous is hardened; unfeeling; without sympathy for the sufferings of others; unkind.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
| accretion | growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete |
| beeline | direct quick route |
| perturb | disturb greatly |
| biting | sharply painful to the body or mind; Ex. biting wind/remarks |
| venture | risk; expose to risk; dare; undertake a risk; N. |
| titular | of a title; in name only; nominal; having the title of an office without the obligations; Ex. titular head of the company |
| conceit | vanity or self-love; too high opinion of one's own value; extravagant metaphor (in poetry) |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| suppliant | entreating; beseeching; N. |
