GRE Word List
CORDON
an ornamental cord or ribbon
The meaning of the word cordon is an ornamental cord or ribbon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| denounce | to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
| sheer | unqualified |