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
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action