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.

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humdrummonotonous
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
recuperateto get back : regain
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
elegya poem in elegiac couplets
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
descryto catch sight of