GRE Word List

EDIFICE

building

The meaning of the word edifice is building.

Random words

WordMeaning
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
esteemthe regard in which one is held