GRE Word List
DILETTANTE
aimless follower of an art or a field of knowledge (not taking it seriously); amateur; dabbler; CF. delight
The meaning of the word dilettante is aimless follower of an art or a field of knowledge (not taking it seriously); amateur; dabbler; CF. delight.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| barefaced | shameless and noticeable; blatant; bold; unconcealed; having no covering on the face; Ex. barefaced lie |
| bound | leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound |
| abide | dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people. |
| formidable | menacing; arousing fear; threatening; difficult to defeat; Ex. formidable foe/question |
| inextricable | from which it is impossible to get free; that cannot be untied; Ex. inextricable troubles; Ex. inextricable two histories |
| overt | open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert |
| floe | flat mass of floating ice |
| rebuttal | refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove |
| mawkish | mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental |
| nominal | in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint |
