GRE Word List
CRYPTIC
secret
The meaning of the word cryptic is secret.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| requiem | a mass for the dead |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| oratorio | a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| disburse | to pay out : expend especially from a fund |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |