GRE Word List
COGNATE
of the same or similar nature : generically alike
The meaning of the word cognate is of the same or similar nature : generically alike.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| dally | to act playfully |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |