GRE Word List

CONVEX

curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle

The meaning of the word convex is curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle.

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WordMeaning
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
bogwet spongy ground