GRE Word List

GAUNT

excessively thin and angular

The meaning of the word gaunt is excessively thin and angular.

Random words

WordMeaning
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
predetermineforeordain
superannuatedoutmoded
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
unregeneratenot regenerate
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number