GRE Word List
ELASTIC
capable of recovering size and shape after deformation
The meaning of the word elastic is capable of recovering size and shape after deformation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
