GRE Word List
CHAMELEON
lizard that changes color in different situations
The meaning of the word chameleon is lizard that changes color in different situations.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trifle | something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
| inculcate | teach (ideas or principles); instill |
| bluff | pretense (of strength); deception; high cliff; ADJ: rough but good-natured |
| lexicon | dictionary |
| alliteration | repetition of beginning sound in poetry |
| penchant | strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars |
| 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 |
| nonentity | person of no importance; nonexistence |
| implode | burst inward; CF. vaccum tube |
| sextant | navigation tool used to determine a ship's latitude and longitude (by measuring the altitudes of stars) |