GRE Word List
FACETIOUS
joking (often inappropriately); unserious; humorous
The meaning of the word facetious is joking (often inappropriately); unserious; humorous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| memorial | something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative |
| console | lessen sadness or disappointment; give comfort; allay the sorrow of; N. consolation |
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| endearment | fond word or act; expression of affection |
| acclaim | applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval; Ex. The new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for years; N: strong expression of approval and praise |
| gild | cover with a thin layer of gold |
| statute | law enacted by the legislature |
| averse | reluctant; disinclined; not liking or opposed; Ex. averse to cats/doing the house work |
| psychopathic | pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder |
| retard | delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development |
