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 |
|---|---|
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |