GRE Word List
DEBUTANTE
one making a debut (see debut
The meaning of the word debutante is one making a debut (see debut.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| evoke | to call forth or up: such as |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| skimp | skimpy |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| nonentity | something that does not exist or exists only in the imagination |