GRE Word List
GRAPHITE
black form of carbon used in lead pencils
The meaning of the word graphite is black form of carbon used in lead pencils.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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impede | hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block |
demeanor | behavior; bearing |
annihilate | destroy |
guy | cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide |
sly | clever in deceiving; secretive; not telling one's intentions |
extenuate | weaken; mitigate; lessen the seriousness of (bad behavior) |
inert | inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state |
convene | come together; assemble; call to meet; Ex. convene the council |
venial | (of a fault or sin) forgivable; trivial |
consanguinity | kinship; relationship by birth |