GRE Word List
DENOTATION
meaning; distinguishing by name; V. denote: indicate; refer to directly; mean; CF. connotation
The meaning of the word denotation is meaning; distinguishing by name; V. denote: indicate; refer to directly; mean; CF. connotation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| season | enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning |
| peripheral | of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest |
| tenancy | possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| incentive | spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity |
| yen | strong desire; longing; urge; Ex. yen for travel |
| abut | border upon; adjoin |
| junta | group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force) |
| salient | prominent; projecting beyond a line; conspicuous; Ex. salient features |
| cantata | story set to music to be sung by a chorus (shorter than an oratorio) |
