GRE Word List
FIASCO
a complete failure
The meaning of the word fiasco is a complete failure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |