GRE Word List

HOVEL

an open shed or shelter

The meaning of the word hovel is an open shed or shelter.

Random words

WordMeaning
abateto decrease in force or intensity
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
brackishsomewhat salty
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility