GRE Word List
GERMANE
being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
The meaning of the word germane is being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| hap | happening |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |