GRE Word List

DENOMINATION

an act of denominating

The meaning of the word denomination is an act of denominating.

Random words

WordMeaning
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
asunderinto parts
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
emulateto strive to equal or excel
quenchput out