GRE Word List

COLOSSUS

a statue of gigantic size and proportions

The meaning of the word colossus is a statue of gigantic size and proportions.

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WordMeaning
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
preamblean introductory statement
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
primto give a prim or demure expression to
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
explicateto give a detailed explanation of