GRE Word List
GORGE
a narrow passage through land
The meaning of the word gorge is a narrow passage through land.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |