GRE Word List

ESOTERIC

designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone

The meaning of the word esoteric is designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone.

Random words

WordMeaning
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
asunderinto parts
assailto attack violently : assault
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
impingeencroach