GRE Word List
DEVOID
empty; lacking
The meaning of the word devoid is empty; lacking.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adulation | flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary or deserved |
| viand | food; CF. live |
| pretension | pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist. |
| titillate | tickle; excite pleasantly; Ex. not to titillate the audience but to enlighten it |
| vicarious | experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute; Ex. vicarious thrill at the movies; Ex. the vicarious sufferings of Christ |
| repellent | driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N. |
| purported | alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists |
| explicate | explain in detail; interpret; clarify; CF. explicable |
| finery | beautiful clothes for a special occasion |
| plumber | one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes) |
