GRE Word List
DIVERSE
differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance
The meaning of the word diverse is differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reverent | respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect |
| vortex | whirlwind; whirlpool; center of turbulence; predicament into which one is inexorably plunged |
| appall | dismay; shock deeply |
| ingenuous | naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid |
| infallible | unerring; never making mistakes |
| impugn | dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight |
| incrustation | hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust |
| purgatory | place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins |
| bloated | (unpleasantly) swollen or puffed as with water or air |
| luminous | shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs |
