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 |
|---|---|
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |