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
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
notcha V-shaped indentation
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
bitinghaving the power to bite
unisonidentity in musical pitch