GRE Word List
GRAPHIC
pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
The meaning of the word graphic is pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shack | crude cabin |
| retard | delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development |
| aberrant | abnormal or deviant |
| fiat | command; arbitrary order; Ex. presidential fiat; CF. let it be done |
| killjoy | grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others |
| extort | wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant |
| slight | insult to one's dignity; snub; V: treat as if of small importance; insult; snub; ADJ. small in size; of small importance |
| solder | repair or make whole by using a metal alloy; N: metal alloy (usually tin and lead) used in the molten state to join metallic parts |
| bland | soothing or mild (food); agreeable; causing no trouble or offence |
| touchstone | stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion; standard |