GRE Word List

CIRCLET

a little circle

The meaning of the word circlet is a little circle.

Random words

WordMeaning
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
celerityrapidity of motion or action
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
purgeto clear of guilt