GRE Word List

GLOSSARY

a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings

The meaning of the word glossary is a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings.

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WordMeaning
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
caterto provide a supply of food
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it