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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |