GRE Word List
COMPONENT
a constituent part : ingredient
The meaning of the word component is a constituent part : ingredient.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |