GRE Word List

CASCADE

a steep usually small fall of water

The meaning of the word cascade is a steep usually small fall of water.

Random words

WordMeaning
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist