GRE Word List
HALCYON
calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
The meaning of the word halcyon is calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spectrum | colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism; broad and continuous range; Ex. whole spectrum of modern thoughts |
| debase | degrade; reduce in quality or value; degenerate; lower in esteem; disgrace; N. debasement |
| eclipse | darken; extinguish; outshine; surpass; cause an eclipse |
| galvanic | of the production of electricity by the action of an acid on a metal; having the effect of an electric shock; Ex. galvanic cell; galvanic effect; CF. Luigi Galvani |
| integral | complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part |
| disinclination | unwillingness |
| turgid | swollen; distended (as from liquid) |
| nemesis | someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis |
| blithe | gay; joyous |
| ration | fixed portion; V: distribute as rations |