GRE Word List

FACADE

the front of a building

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

Random words

WordMeaning
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
dys-abnormal
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands