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
garnerto gather into storage
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
transcribeto make a written copy of
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn