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.

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WordMeaning
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
miragean optical (see optical
plumagethe feathers of a bird
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
sustainto give support or relief to
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)