GRE Word List

CRONE

a cruel or ugly old woman

The meaning of the word crone is a cruel or ugly old woman.

Random words

WordMeaning
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
misadventuremisfortune
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
deliriuman acute (see acute
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind