GRE Word List

DELTA

the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table

The meaning of the word delta is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table.

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WordMeaning
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
gyroscopea wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair