GRE Word List

FACADE

the front of a building

The meaning of the word facade is the front of a building.

Random words

WordMeaning
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
machinationsan act of machinating
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
ponderousof very great weight
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
meddlesomegiven to meddling