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 |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |