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

WordMeaning
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
cadavera dead body
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies