GRE Word List
DEMENTED
insane
The meaning of the word demented is insane.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ensue | follow (as a result) |
| responsiveness | state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment |
| inopportune | untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen |
| remission | temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins. |
| nugatory | worthless; futile |
| quip | taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V. |
| modish | fashionable; conforming to the current fashion |
| elicit | draw out fact or information (by discussion or from someone) |
| glow | shine brightly without a flame (as of eyes or metals); show redness and heat (in the face) after hard work or because of strong feelings; N: light produced by a heated body; brilliance of a color |
| vent | release or discharge through a vent; express (esp. unfairly); utter; Ex. He vented his wrath on his family. |
