GRE Word List
CUBICLE
a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
The meaning of the word cubicle is a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |