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 |
|---|---|
| commensurate | equal in extent; of the same size |
| debutante | young woman making formal entrance into society |
| forensic | suitable to debate or courts of law; of or used in legal proceedings and the tracking of criminals; Ex. forensic science/medicine |
| proximity | nearness; ADJ. proximate |
| gnarled | twisted |
| concession | an act of yielding; conceding; something conceded; point, right, etc. given unwillingly; privilege of maintaining a business in a certain place; Ex. oil concessions in the North sea; CF. concessionaire |
| sojourn | temporary stay; V: stay for a time |
| bitter | having a sharp biting taste; causing sharp pain to the body or mind; filled with resentment, disappointment, or other unpleasant feelings; Ex. bitter wind/sorrow/tears |
| toady | servile flatterer; yes man; sycophant; V: be a toady to; fawn |
| culmination | highest point; climax; V. culminate in: reach the highest point in; end in; Ex. a series of minor clashes culminating in war |
