GRE Word List
CEREBRAL
pertaining to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional; CF. cerebrum
The meaning of the word cerebral is pertaining to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional; CF. cerebrum.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| infinitesimal | very small |
| pathological | pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease |
| ebb | (of the tide) recede; lessen; diminish; N. OP. flow: rise of tide |
| shed | small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves |
| omniscient | all-knowing |
| worldly | engrossed in matters of this earth; not spiritual; of the material world |
| snuffle | sniffle; sniff repeatedly (in order to keep liquid from running out of the nose) |
| quarry | dig into (to get stone); N: mine; รคผฎภๅ |
| takeoff | burlesque; act of leaving the ground |
| purport | intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general |
