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 |
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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 |