GRE Word List
CONGLOMERATE
made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
The meaning of the word conglomerate is made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| bulk | magnitude |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |