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

WordMeaning
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irremediablenot remediable
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ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
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nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
kudospraise given for achievement