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 |
|---|---|
| amphibian | able to live both on land and in water; N. |
| defoliate | destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant |
| condiments | seasonings; spices |
| odious | arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile |
| indifferent | unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad |
| hackles | hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise |
| minute | extremely small; CF. minutes: official record of the proceedings at a meeting |
| perpetuate | make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity |
| viscous | (of a liquid) thick and sticky; gluey; viscid; CF. consistency |
| pervert | corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural |
