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 |
|---|---|
| caption | title; chapter heading; text under illustration |
| noisome | foul smelling; very unpleasant; unwholesome |
| liaison | contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection |
| unruly | disobedient; lawless; difficult to control |
| vicar | parish priest; representative |
| pigment | coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil) |
| seasonal | of a particular season; Ex. seasonal rise in employment |
| gloss | brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V. |
| virtual | in essence; existing in essence though not in actual form; for practical purposes; Ex. virtual ruler/space |
| mutilate | maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part |