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
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely