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 |
|---|---|
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |