GRE Word List

FACULTY

ability

The meaning of the word faculty is ability.

Random words

WordMeaning
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
maneuvera military or naval movement
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
ravenousrapacious