GRE Word List
HETERODOX
(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional
The meaning of the word heterodox is (of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dint | means; effort; Ex. by dint of hard work |
| voluble | fluent; talkative; glib; N. volubility |
| gadfly | animal-biting fly; irritating person |
| flutter | (of a bird with large wings) wave (the wings) lightly, rapidly, and irregularly; vibrate rapidly or erratically; fly by waving quickly; flitter; N. |
| expository | explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition |
| din | continued loud noise; V: make a din; instill by wearying repetition |
| vicarious | experienced as if one were taking part in the experience of another; done by a deputy for other people; acting as a substitute; Ex. vicarious thrill at the movies; Ex. the vicarious sufferings of Christ |
| bowdlerize | expurgate; CF. Thomas Bowdler |
| mirage | unreal reflection; optical illusion |
| oaf | stupid awkward person; CF. elf |
