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 |
|---|---|
| garner | to gather into storage |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |