GRE Word List
CENSOR
(in ancient Rome) overseer of morals (also taking the census); person who eliminates inappropriate matter; V.
The meaning of the word censor is (in ancient Rome) overseer of morals (also taking the census); person who eliminates inappropriate matter; V..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subsequent | following in time or order; later |
| monastic | related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns |
| indict | charge; N. indictment |
| synoptic | providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis |
| verge | border; edge, rim, or margin; Ex. on the verge of: very near to; V: border on |
| inimitable | matchless; not able to be imitated |
| smattering | slight knowledge; small scattered number or amount; Ex. smattering of German |
| doddering | shaky; infirm from old age; V. dodder |
| officious | meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy |
| timbre | quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument (which distinguishes it from others of the same pitch) |
