GRE Word List

DEPICT

to represent by or as if by a picture

The meaning of the word depict is to represent by or as if by a picture.

Random words

WordMeaning
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
traverseto go or travel across or over
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
debuta first appearance
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
decipherdecode
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure