GRE Word List
CORNUCOPIA
horn (or horn-shaped container) overflowing with fruit and grain; symbol of abundance; horn of plenty
The meaning of the word cornucopia is horn (or horn-shaped container) overflowing with fruit and grain; symbol of abundance; horn of plenty.
Random words
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| jug | pitcher; container for holding liquids |
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| foreboding | premonition of evil; feeling of coming evil; V. forebode: be a warning of (something unpleasant) |
| dynamo | generator for producing electricity; energetic person |
| caustic | burning; corrosive; able to burn by chemical action; sarcastically biting; (of remarks) intended to hurt; bitter; harmful; OP. harmless |
| glossy | smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners |
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| psyche | soul; mind |
| detraction | slandering; aspersion; detracting; CF. detractor |