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.

Random words

WordMeaning
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
invalidnot valid:
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
plaitpleat
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect