GRE Word List
IDIOM
an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
The meaning of the word idiom is an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |