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 |
|---|---|
| exculpate | clear from blame or guilt |
| propitious | favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign |
| chaotic | in utter disorder |
| cipher | nonentity; worthless person or thing; zero; secret code; V. |
| rustic | pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person |
| buffoon | stupid person; clown |
| clairvoyant | having foresight; fortuneteller; N. clairvoyance |
| rabble | mob; noisy crowd |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| undertaker | funeral director; one whose business is to arrange burials |
