GRE Word List
EVENTUAL
happening at last as a result; Ex. eventual victory
The meaning of the word eventual is happening at last as a result; Ex. eventual victory.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lottery | contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots |
| appropriate | acquire; take possession of for one's own use without permission; set aside for a particular purpose; allocate; CF. misappropriate |
| rasp | (of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand. |
| cohorts | group of people who share some common quality; armed band; a group of between 300 and 600 soldiers under one commander (in the ancient Rome) |
| unfrock | defrock; strip a priest or minister of church authority |
| chalice | goblet; consecrated cup |
| nominal | in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint |
| edifice | building (of imposing size) |
| daub | smear (as with paint); cover with something sticky; Ex. daub one's clothes with mud/paint; N: small bit of sticky substance; Ex. a daub of paint |
| gusto | eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm |
