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
galaxymilky way galaxy
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function