GRE Word List
ELABORATION
planned or carried out with great care
The meaning of the word elaboration is planned or carried out with great care.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
| supine | lying on the back or with the face upward |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |