GRE Word List
IDIOM
expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
The meaning of the word idiom is expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forestall | prevent by taking action in advance |
| odds | chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with |
| premeditate | plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder |
| slapdash | hasty and careless; haphazard; sloppy(carelessly done) |
| imbue | saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
| congenial | pleasant; friendly; in agreement with one's tastes and nature; Ex. congenial weather |
| dumbfound | astonish (making dumb); ADJ. dumbfounded, dumfounded, dumbstruck |
| clasp | hold firmly within arms |
| malcontent | person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented |
