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
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
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impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea