GRE Word List
HANDSOME
large in quantity; generous; Ex. handsome reward
The meaning of the word handsome is large in quantity; generous; Ex. handsome reward.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conciliatory | reconciling; soothing; V. conciliate: reconcile; soothe; win the friendly feelings (by removing anger) |
| confine | shut in an enclosed space; restrict; keep within limits; N. confinement |
| effectual | able to produce a desired effect; valid |
| resplendent | brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious |
| jumble | mix in a confused way |
| habitat | natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation |
| torrid | (of weather) hot or scorching; passionate; Ex. torrid love affairs |
| addendum | addition; appendix to book; something that is added (as at the end of a speech or book) |
| asinine | stupid; Ex. asinine remarks |
| temperate | moderate; restrained; self-controlled; moderate in respect to temperature; CF. temperance: moderation and self-restraint; abstinence of alcoholic drinks; Ex. temperance society |