GRE Word List
CENTIGRADE
denoting a widely used temperature scale (basically same as Celsius)
The meaning of the word centigrade is denoting a widely used temperature scale (basically same as Celsius).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| parish | area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church |
| innuendo | indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo |
| quintessence | purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence |
| pare | cut away the outer covering or skin of (with a knife); trim; Ex. pare apples/expenses |
| oblivious | inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting) |
| genuflect | bend the knee as in worship |
| nadir | lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith |
| idle | not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V. |
| impromptu | without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment |
| aboriginal | being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native; indigenous; N. aborigine |