GRE Word List

FACADE

the front of a building

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

Random words

WordMeaning
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
garnishdecorate
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily