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).

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WordMeaning
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
emulateto strive to equal or excel