GRE Word List
EXOTIC
not native; from another part of the world; strange; intriguingly unusual; Ex. exotic flower/dress
The meaning of the word exotic is not native; from another part of the world; strange; intriguingly unusual; Ex. exotic flower/dress.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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contagion | infection (by contact); ADJ. contagious; CF. infectious: that can be passed by infection in the air |
porridge | soft food made by boiling oatmeal |
crotchety | (of someone old) eccentric; odd; whimsical; bad-tempered; N. crotchet: odd or whimsical notion |
apprehensive | fearful; discerning |
prolific | producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer |
depose | dethrone; remove from office; give a deposition; testify |
expletive | meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word |
granary | storehouse for grain |
impassable | not able to be traveled or crossed |
throes | violent anguish |