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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |