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 |
|---|---|
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |