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 |
|---|---|
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| seemly | good-looking |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |