GRE Word List
EGREGIOUS
conspicuous
The meaning of the word egregious is conspicuous.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
nomenclature | name |
impetus | a driving force : impulse |
orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |