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 |
|---|---|
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| rhetoric | the art of speaking or writing effectively: such as |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |