GRE Word List
EXPERTISE
specialized knowledge (in a particular field); expert skill
The meaning of the word expertise is specialized knowledge (in a particular field); expert skill.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| morbid | given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease |
| stupor | state of being stupefied; state of apathy; daze; lack of awareness |
| denomination | religious group; unit in a system; name or designation; CF. denominator: common trait or characteristic |
| masquerade | wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise |
| commemorative | remembering; honoring the memory of; Ex. commemorative stamp |
| skim | read or glance through quickly; touch lightly in passing; brush; remove from the surface of a liquid |
| remunerative | (of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble |
| poultice | soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body |
| orthography | correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics |
| preen | make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune |
