GRE Word List
COMPONENT
a constituent part : ingredient
The meaning of the word component is a constituent part : ingredient.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| convention | agreement |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| commodious | comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |