GRE Word List

HALCYON

characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden

The meaning of the word halcyon is characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden.

Random words

WordMeaning
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
ligneousof or resembling wood
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor