GRE Word List

CRYPTIC

secret

The meaning of the word cryptic is secret.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
garnerto gather into storage
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits