GRE Word List

DRIVEL

nonsense

The meaning of the word drivel is nonsense.

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WordMeaning
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
carriondead and putrefying flesh
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight