GRE Word List
DIVA
operatic singer; prima donna
The meaning of the word diva is operatic singer; prima donna.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
