GRE Word List
EDIFICE
building
The meaning of the word edifice is building.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| refrain | curb |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |