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
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
vieto strive for superiority : contend
tantruma fit of bad temper
impenitentnot penitent
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
impetusa driving force : impulse
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)