GRE Word List

DOOM

a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England

The meaning of the word doom is a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England.

Random words

WordMeaning
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
primto give a prim or demure expression to
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
distortto twist (see twist