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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
| braid | to make from braids |
| libido | instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |