GRE Word List
CONSENSUS
general agreement : unanimity
The meaning of the word consensus is general agreement : unanimity.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| categorical | absolute |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |