GRE Word List

DORSAL

an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar

The meaning of the word dorsal is an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar.

Random words

WordMeaning
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
corrugatedhaving corrugations
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
pungentsharply painful
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles