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
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
vieto strive for superiority : contend
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
tawnyof the color tawny
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
distortto twist (see twist
lodewaterway