GRE Word List
HOLOCAUST
a sacrifice (see sacrifice
The meaning of the word holocaust is a sacrifice (see sacrifice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| juncture | a point of time |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |