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
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
trappingsoutward signs