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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| fallacious | embodying a fallacy |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |