GRE Word List
DEVOID
being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
The meaning of the word devoid is being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |