GRE Word List
GLACIAL
like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
The meaning of the word glacial is like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institutionalize | make into an institution; put or confine in an institution |
| vulnerable | susceptible to wounds or attack; N. vulnerability |
| spry | (esp. of older people) vigorously active; nimble |
| exculpate | clear from blame or guilt |
| pandemic | widespread; affecting the majority of people; N: pandemic disease; CF. all people |
| pall | become boring; grow tiresome |
| nonchalance | indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts |
| fruition | bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex. come to/be brought to fruition |
| representational | showing things as they actually appear in real life |
| subversive | tending to overthrow or ruin; V. subvert: overthrow completely (an established system); destroy completely; CF. undermine ? |
