GRE Word List
CONTEXT
writings preceding and following the passage quoted; circumstance in which an event occurs
The meaning of the word context is writings preceding and following the passage quoted; circumstance in which an event occurs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| monolithic | solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone |
| ingrate | ungrateful person (not expressing thanks) |
| quagmire | bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself |
| entreat | plead; ask earnestly |
| engulf | surround and swallow up |
| thrifty | careful about money; economical; N. thrift |
| decelerate | slow down |
| culinary | relating to cooking or kitchen |
| interstice | narrow space between things |
| devious | roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route |
