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 |
|---|---|
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| ignite | to set afire |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| mulct | fine |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| scion | descendant |