GRE Word List

COLOSSAL

of, relating to, or resembling a colossus

The meaning of the word colossal is of, relating to, or resembling a colossus.

Random words

WordMeaning
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
ravenousrapacious
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator