GRE Word List

FACADE

the front of a building

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

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potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
unearthlynot earthly: such as
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
passiveacted upon by an external agency
esteemthe regard in which one is held