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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
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