GRE Word List
ETHNOLOGY
study of humankind; study of the different races of human beings; CF. anthropology
The meaning of the word ethnology is study of humankind; study of the different races of human beings; CF. anthropology.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recital | act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer) |
| moribund | dying; at the point of death; CF. death |
| comport | bear one's self; behave; Ex. comport oneself; N. comportment |
| haphazard | random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town |
| subside | sink to a lower level; settle down; sink to the bottom (as a sediment); descend; grow quiet; become less; moderate; abate |
| boost | lift by pushing up from below; increase; raise; N: push upward; increase |
| harry | harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid |
| irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
| filigree | delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork |
| inkling | hint; slight indication |