GRE Word List

FACET

any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)

The meaning of the word facet is any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration).

Random words

WordMeaning
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
soarto fly aloft or about
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure