GRE Word List

FACADE

the front of a building

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

Random words

WordMeaning
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
leave-takingdeparture
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
expatriatebanish
doggedmarked by stubborn determination