GRE Word List

CALORIFIC

caloric

The meaning of the word calorific is caloric.

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WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)