GRE Word List
CONTEXT
the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
The meaning of the word context is the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| dainty | something delicious to the taste |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| eventual | contingent |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |