GRE Word List

FACULTY

ability

The meaning of the word faculty is ability.

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misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
strewto spread by scattering
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
ricketyaffected with rickets
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance