GRE Word List
FACADE
front or face (of building); superficial or false appearance
The meaning of the word facade is front or face (of building); superficial or false appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elaborate | work out carefully; add more detail or information; ADJ. |
| combustible | easily burned; N. CF. combustion |
| stun | make unconscious or numb as by a blow; amaze; astound |
| dabble | work at in a nonserious fashion; splash around; move noisily in a liquid |
| putrescent | becoming putrid; putrefying |
| castigation | punishment; severe criticism or disapproval |
| resourceful | clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness |
| narcissist | conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus |
| adjoin | be next to |
| executioner | person administering capital punishment |