GRE Word List

HETEROGENEOUS

consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed

The meaning of the word heterogeneous is consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed.

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WordMeaning
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
dulcetsweet to the taste
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
incognitowith one's identity concealed
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
discomposeto destroy the composure of
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity