GRE Word List
DIVA
operatic singer; prima donna
The meaning of the word diva is operatic singer; prima donna.
Random words
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minatory | menacing; threatening |
distinction | honor; excellence; difference; contrast; discrimination; Ex. graduated with distinction; Ex. a writer of real distinction |
paleontology | study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents |
skirmish | minor fight; minor battle in war; V. |
scale | climb up; ascend; remove or come off in scales; N: flake of epidermis; ascending or descending series of musical tones |
tardy | slow; sluggish; not on time; late; Ex. tardy arrival |
anomalous | abnormal; irregular |
jubilation | rejoicing; great joy |
medley | mixture |
takeoff | burlesque; act of leaving the ground |