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 |
|---|---|
| niggle | spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling |
| grouch | bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble |
| negate | cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation |
| querulous | given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining |
| adamant | hard; inflexible |
| renegade | deserter; traitor; ADJ. |
| libretto | text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book |
| latch | fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch |
| cognate | having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N. |
| rescind | repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement) |
