GRE Word List
EXTANT
(of something written or painted) still in existence
The meaning of the word extant is (of something written or painted) still in existence.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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soothsayer | one who foretells the future |
reckon | count; calculate; regard as; think; suppose |
subliminal | below the threshold of conscious perception; Ex. subliminal advertisement |
rationale | fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action |
choir | group of people who sing together (esp. during religious services); place for choir |
dupe | someone easily fooled or deceived; V: deceive |
preternatural | beyond what is normal in nature; supernatural; Ex. preternatural strength/forces |
raiment | clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear. |
rapacious | voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds |
atrophy | wasting away; V: weaken and lose flesh and muscle (through lack of blood or lack of use) |