GRE Word List
EXCEPT
with the exclusion or exception of
The meaning of the word except is with the exclusion or exception of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |